An Antiques Roadshow guest recently confessed that his daughter was probably “scared to death” when she discovered her family’s gaming wheel was worth a small fortune, since she “keeps it in her living room.”
During the show, viewers were able to watch expert Brad Witherell evaluate a 19th century wooden gaming wheel when the PBS series traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma to film.
According to the owner, the wheel had a long and colorful history and he claimed that he had inherited the peculiar item from his uncle.
He explained: ‘My uncle and aunt came to Oklahoma in 1898.
‘He was a pro player, they traveled around Oklahoma, went to Shawnee and back.
An Antiques Roadshow guest recently confessed that his daughter was probably “scared to death” when she discovered her family’s gaming wheel was worth a small fortune, since she “keeps it in her living room.”
During the show, viewers at home were able to watch expert Brad Witherell (left) appraise a 19th century wooden gaming wheel and surprisingly revealed that it was worth around $4,000.
‘They decided they liked Tulsa better and at that time it was called Tulsee Town and he rented a building in Tulsa that had a cigar stand, a barber shop, a pool hall and upstairs he had a card room.
‘He operated the cigarette stand and soon discovered there was money lending money to gamblers.
And when they were ruined, they came and pawned his ring or his diamond.
‘The story goes that if it were a big enough diamond and there was enough money, he would go up and make the money he lent them.
“He was still saving his diamond for pickup and at that time or shortly after, the oil boom hit Tulsa and that’s when his business really boomed, but of course statehood came, which kind of slowed things down. of the game. Great offer.
Brad then delved into the origins of the wheel and stated that it was manufactured by Will & Fink in San Francisco.
It comes after Antiques Roadshow viewers were left unimpressed as the latest episode did not involve antiques or appraisals.
The BBC program aired a special episode from St Thomas’ and St Bartholomew’s hospitals in London about nurses looking at how the profession has changed.
Before manufacturing gaming wheels, the business began as cutlers in the 1860s.
However, when the demand for bowie knives decreased, they decided to move into manufacturing gaming equipment during the 1930s.
Brad said: ‘This would probably fit with the turn of the century as far as production goes.
“What’s exciting is the vivid colors, how the patina of the paint is so intact and has never been tampered with.”
He added: ‘And then, of course, it says Will & Fink, 818 Market Street, San Francisco.
“Made in California by a very, very major manufacturer of gaming equipment.”
Brad then shockingly revealed, “She’s the mother of all game makers.” He is simply beautiful. It’s worth about $4,000.’
The guest seemed surprised and laughed when the reviewer commented, “Is that so?”
At the start of the programme, presenter Fiona Bruce explained: “Given the emotional and moving testimonials on tonight’s programme, our experts will not provide any assessments, but even the humblest elements will reveal powerful stories.”
However, fans took to X, previously known on Twitter, to argue that the BBC show had lost track of its topic, as shocked viewers wondered why no items were valued.
To which he replied: ‘Well, you probably scared my daughter to death.’ She keeps it in her living room.
It comes after Antiques Roadshow viewers were left unimpressed after the latest episode failed to include any historical elements or valuations.
The BBC program aired a special episode on nurses, looking at how the profession has changed from the 19th century to the present day.
Presenter Fiona Bruce filmed at the historic St Thomas’ and St Bartholomew’s hospitals in London and was joined by several guests to discuss the history of healthcare.
At the start of the programme, Fiona explained: “Given the emotional and moving testimonials on tonight’s programme, our experts will not provide any assessments, but even the humblest elements will reveal powerful stories.”
However, fans took to
They wrote: “I thought it was about valuing antiques, what is this #antiquesroadshow?”
‘This is #Roadie from the US: I’ve never seen the BBC Antiques Roadshow; If there were no evaluations then what was the content of the program? #antiquesroadshow #learningopportunity’.
“Antique Roadshow: No Antiques”.
During the special episode, Fiona spoke to comedian Jo Brand, who is a former psychiatric nurse and spoke about her experience working in emergency mental health clinics.
The actress, 66, explained why she dedicated herself to nursing and how she began her career by getting involved in performances in hospitals.
‘Remember when #AntiquesRoadshow was an antiques show and #countryfile was about the countryside?’
‘I just want to see shitty old people valued. Thank you very much #antiquesroadshow’.
‘#AntiquesRoadshow Great topic, amazing women and stories, but does it have anything to do with antiques?’
“No ratings… come on, that’s not fair, whether it’s nursing or not.”
During the special episode, Fiona spoke to comedian Jo Brand, who is a former psychiatric nurse and spoke about her experience working in emergency mental health clinics.
The actress, 66, explained why she dedicated herself to the nursing profession and how she began her career by getting involved in hospital performances.
She said: ‘I worked in a 24-hour self-referral mental health emergency clinic. My mother was a mental health social worker and my father used to suffer from depression, so it was a combination of knowing enough about it and wanting to help people get better.
Jo said: ‘My mum was a mental health social worker and we used to spend a lot of time in hospital and I loved it there.
‘My dad used to suffer from depression, so it was a combination of knowing enough about it and wanting to help people get better.
‘I worked in a 24-hour self-referral mental health emergency clinic, people could come in from the street.
‘I was always in hospital productions and pantos which I used to do every year. I loved my job. “You have to be a kind person and remember that you are caring for people and you can’t forget that they are people who need to be treated humanely.”